Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-08
DID A WOMAN SHOOT HIM,
- Knew She Meant We Earsn.''

THE FLEEING FIGURE SEEM BN LOUIS MoNtco Just
AFTER THE SHOT At GEO. coSpIr SMITH WAS FIRED.
From the New York Star.
The person who shot young George Conlit
Smith in Madison square four days ago has not
yet come within the ken OF the police, but Capt.
Williams believes he is very near unraveling the
mystery. MIR. Louis Monico, the young man who
reached young smiths side several minutes be-
lore the police arrived, and who supported him
as he staggered from the effects OF the shot, is the
baritone OF the Tempeton opera company. From
what Monlco let fall IL seems probable that when
the light is let In upon the mystery the shooting
VIII be found 10 be the act not OF a jealous man
out person OF the opposite seN. When the sharp
report OF the pistol fell upon Mr. Monico's ears
at :t3 O'clock Thursday morning he was near
tie center OF Madison square. At his first glance
IN Ine direction or the shot, he did not see the
victim AT all He looked beyond him To the south
Slue OF Madison avenue near Dr. Parkhurst )
fresp. terlan church, and got a glimpse M fe-
ma maze lorm fleeing toward 23d street. As he gazed
the woman turned the corner and disappeared
from view moment later Mr.. Monlco caught
slgnt OF the wounded man. Hiseyes too, were fiNed
and he did not turn his face when Monico' seeing
MN stagger backward, put his arms around him
ana supported him 10 seat. He seemed absent
meant me harm
just then Meakle and Park Policeman Taylor
came up and afterward Officer Matheson. They
seen smith since. The fact that there are further
particulars contributed by Monico still hidden i'm
captain Williams breast, together with a Sgniti-
cant remark made by the latter, further Indicate
the nature OF the new discovery.
Well cap, have you got the man who sho,
young smith yet?' the captain was asked
"How do YOU know that it was man who shot
at hlm?" said the captain, quickly peerlng at his
Q9estioner over his reading glasses
Miss Sallle Barnes TO whom young Smith Is be-
trothed, called at the New York hospital az noon
yeSteruay accompanied by her mother They
brought bouquets OF choice flowers 10 grace the
Sick mans bedside. few hours later MIR. Cyrus
W. Field paid \ visit to his grand-nephew. The
young mans condition is greatly improved, and
ne was quite cheerful and lively in his converse
Ion, owing TO the doctors having assured him
tnat amputation would not be necessary.
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Z" DISCRIMINATORY with a VENGEANCE.
To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
Apropos OF the District appropriation bill, which
nhaily passed at the last moment OF the session
just closed, a few OF the Inconsistencies OF those
who were engaged in the wrangle over it might be
noted. We find part OF the conference commit
tee on the bill openly expressing In the House their
diSapproval OF any discrimination against or in
favor OF any section OF the city or class of the
population They grow eloquent on the domina-
ZION or the "claw-hammer," by which the mort H.
west section OF the city receives "more than its
share" OF public improvements, notwithst apdipg
that SAID section contains as per cent o the tan
aDle property; when, 10, what discrimination" do
we See? In the appropriation for Improvement of
streets and avenues we find that New Jersey ave
nue., from to Boundary, must be j,ared No
matter what other streets. northwest or south
west, or In any other section, are omitted New
Jersey avenue must be attended TO, to accommo-
date certain influential gentlemen who reside In
LIE Droit Park and own teamS-not for the resi-
dents or said avenue. Now, gentlemen. who is
discriminating? Let Us see. la every instance I'm
the past when the appropriation for streets was
less than the Commissioners estimate a pro rata
reduction was made by dropping ont OF streets in
various sections so as TO bring the total
~ nrnlf mol.
appropriation; and so it would have been
done, doubtless, this year. But no: these
gentlemen feared there might be discrimination,
and TO prevent II they specify the amounts 10 lie
expended In each section. So tar so good But
what more? They discriminate In favor OF New
jersey avenue as against every other unpayed
street Ia the northwest section and provide for Its
improvement all the way to Boundary an Improve
ment which will cost nearly $4,000. This leaves
but about 10000 Tor all the other unpaved reefs
In that section named In the commissioners
schedule, which they estimated IL would cost
$l6,OOO TO improve. This is discrimination" with
vengeance for 1t is manifest that IL Is as EASY for
them to discriminate In favor OF one street 10
accommodate certain parties az IL would be
TO discriminate In favor OF the opulent 'claw
hammer northwest. Nor Is this the end OF the
efforts OF these gentlemen to prevent ''dscrimina-
uon." The Commissioners estimated in their
schedule, for the southwest section $4,000; they
appropriate $4,000. This leaves $1,000 OF that
amount unavailable, as the money can only be
spent on the streets specified ia Gte schedule
%mGn rs maae part o. the law IN the
unavailable. A total OF $1,000 Wise efforts
against discrimination" Now, gentlemen II
OF the District" as you state and not the Commits
sioners, it seems clear that when il desires te
express its sentiments against discrimination In
favor OF section OF the city, or In favor OF any
Individual or set OF individuals il had better select
some Of its members who In an endeayor to rebukt
DISCRIMINATION have not placed themselves OF
record as discriminating by devoting over one
third OF the appropriation for the northwest 10,
the Improvement OF one street In order To please
somebody to the serious detrnent OF other streets
equally II not more in need OF repair. Verify
consistency thou art jewel" OBSERVER